Thomas Murphy was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. At 12-years of age Tom and his family relocated to Cooperstown, NY where he graduated from Cooperstown High School. Tom went on to graduate from The State University of New York at Brockport, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in human psychology. While attending the University of Brockport Tom was inducted into The National Honor Society - Alpha Chi and The National Honor Society in Psychology - Psi Chi. Tom was also the recipient of the prestigious Brockport Alumni Scholarship in 1997. In 1996 & 97 Tom was awarded honors by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) when he achieved the status of Academic All-American. Tom also went on to achieve All-American status by placing 2nd in the nation at the NCAA wrestling tournament at 190lbs. In October of 2006 Tom became the proud owner of The Fitness Zone in St. Albans where his goal is to give to others what sports and health have given him over the past 2 decades. As part of The Fitness Zone Tom has also started Rail City Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and hosts Tri-Town Boxing (formerly owned by Vermont’s legendary trainer James Sheridan). As the owner of The Fitness Zone in St. Albans Tom personally enjoys helping individuals positively improve and maintain a healthy life style. Tom is also a nationally recognized professional athlete and enjoys teaching wrestling and Brazilian ju-jitsu to kids in the local community.

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